disconnected

adjective

dis·​con·​nect·​ed ˌdis-kə-ˈnek-təd 

: not connected : separate

also : incoherent

a disconnected narrative

disconnectedly adverb

disconnectedness noun

Synonyms of disconnected

• confusing
• confused
• frustrating
• unconnected
• inconsistent
• disjointed
• bizarre
• incoherent

Examples of disconnected in a Sentence

The phone lines are all disconnected.

Her biography reads like a series of disconnected stories.

Recent Examples on the Web

When students and families feel disconnected from the school community, attendance suffers — and so do the outcomes that depend on students being in school consistently. —Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

The minimalist color palette and natural wood finishes nod to Washington State’s vast evergreen forests and encourage you to embrace a disconnected itinerary. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

For organizations looking to move beyond disconnected marketing efforts and build a more cohesive path to growth, Sirak Studios offers a model grounded in strategy, systems, and purposeful execution. —Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Communities are more disconnected. —Jewel Photopolus, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disconnected

• disaffected
• disinfected
• interjected
• intersected
• misdirected
• preselected
• recollected
• reconnected
• redirected
• reelected
• resurrected
• unaffected

Kids Definition

disconnected

adjective

dis·​con·​nect·​ed

1

: not connected : separate

2

: impossible to understand : incoherent sense 2

a disconnected speech

disconnectedly adverb

disconnectedness noun